November 25, 2014 ELIZABETHTOWN — There were no public comments Monday night during the first of two public hearings on Essex County’s 2015 budget, which would raise the property tax levy 9.5 percent. more »»

November 25, 2014 (Editor’s note: After sharing content on the campaign and election for New York’s 21st Congressional District, four daily newspapers around the North Country have agreed to continue sharing content... more »»

November 22, 2014 ELIZABETHTOWN — The Essex County Board of Supervisors discussed employee raises and promotions for over three hours on Thursday during a budget work session, eventually deciding to cap raises. more »»

November 22, 2014 WASHINGTON — Congresswoman-elect Stefanik on Friday announced a team of leaders from across the vast 21st Congressional District to advise her as she prepares to be sworn in early next year. more »»

November 22, 2014 ALBANY (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration is seeking the dismissal of an environmental official at Lake George over his failure to report a 1-gallon fuel spill. more »»

November 19, 2014 SARANAC LAKE — Village officials threatened to shut down sewer service to a Lower Saranac Lake resort by the end of this month unless it agrees to be annexed into the village. more »»

November 19, 2014 TUPPER LAKE — On Tuesday evening, voters chose to be true to their school. Voters passed the Tupper Lake Central School District’s capital improvement project by a wide margin. The $8. more »»

November 15, 2014 Congressman Bill Owens voted Friday to pass legislation that would approve the Keystone XL pipeline. The legislation passed in the Republican controlled House by a vote of 252 to 161. more »»

November 14, 2014 LAKE PLACID — For the past couple of weeks, the North Elba Town Council has been weighing its options on whom it will appoint to the state Olympic Regional Development Authority board. more »»